Vancouver Reference Generator
Build Vancouver-style references for journals, books, chapters and websites.
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Follows the NLM "Citing Medicine" rules used by ICMJE journals: up to six authors then "et al", surname and initials without full stops, abbreviated journal titles and shortened page ranges (412-8).
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- Journal Abbreviation Finder — Find the NLM journal abbreviation.
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How to use the Vancouver Reference Generator
Build Vancouver-style references for journals, books, chapters and websites.
- 1 Choose the source type, or enter a DOI and press Fill from DOI.
- 2 Check the authors, title, journal abbreviation, year, volume and pages.
- 3 Copy the reference or add it to a numbered list to download.
Example and practical tips
Khan AR, Ahmed S, Raza MA. Prevalence of type 2 diabetes in urban Pakistan: a cross-sectional study. J Pak Med Assoc. 2024 Mar;74(3):412-8.
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Frequently asked questions
How many authors does Vancouver list?
Up to six. With seven or more, list the first six followed by “et al”.
How are page ranges written?
Repeated leading digits are dropped, so 412–418 becomes 412-8.
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